A Long Island man has been arrested on federal charges after allegedly posting videos in which he threatened to travel to Washington, D.C., and put a bullet in the head of U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, according to a criminal complaint filed in the Eastern District of New York.
Daniel Kretsinger, of Hauppauge, New York, was taken into custody on Aug. 11 after an arrest warrant was issued Aug. 7, the complaint shows. He faces one count of transmitting a threat to injure a person across state lines, a federal violation carrying a maximum sentence of five years in prison.
The alleged threats were posted to the social media platform X on June 30, according to the complaint, which was filed earlier this month. Prosecutors say Kretsinger recorded two videos that appeared to be replies to posts from Pirro’s account, in which he made explicit and violent statements.
In one video, Kretsinger, who was shirtless and visibly agitated, allegedly said: “Because you’re such a lying despicable piece of s–t, I’m specifically targeting you when I come to Washington, D.C., and put a bullet directly between your eyes c–t.”
He then allegedly added a threat aimed at the president: “And if Trump keeps up his bulls–t I may kill the president too.”
A second video included similar language, with Kretsinger allegedly saying, “I’m gonna come to DC very f–kin soon sweetheart and I’m gonna put a bullet in your f–kin head. I love you, you evil lying dirt bag thieving f–king b–h!”
The New York Post first reported the arrest, noting the threatening videos were directed at Pirro, who serves as U.S. Attorney and has been a vocal supporter of the Trump administration.
The case comes amid heightened concerns about political violence, following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and multiple assassination attempts against President Trump, according to the reporting. Law enforcement officials have urged that all threats be taken seriously and fully investigated.
Kretsinger’s arrest is the latest in a series of incidents in which individuals have been charged with making violent threats against public officials. Federal authorities have emphasized that such threats, especially those made across state lines, are prosecutable offenses.
The criminal complaint does not indicate whether Kretsinger had any prior connection to Pirro or any specific plans to carry out the threatened violence beyond the statements in the videos. It also does not detail any additional evidence investigators may have gathered.
Kretsinger is expected to appear in federal court in the Eastern District of New York in the coming weeks. It is not clear whether he has retained an attorney or entered a plea.
The case has drawn attention from political commentators, with some pointing to it as an example of the heated rhetoric surrounding the Trump administration. The Gateway Pundit, which first reported the story, characterized the threat as coming from “the left” and accused the media of ignoring such incidents.
Federal law makes it a crime to transmit in interstate or foreign commerce any communication containing a threat to injure the person of another. The charge against Kretsinger falls under this statute, which is commonly used in cases involving threats made over social media or other digital platforms.
Authorities have not released additional details about the investigation, including whether Kretsinger made any other statements or took any steps toward carrying out the alleged threats.
The arrest has renewed calls for vigilance in protecting public figures, particularly in the current political climate. Security experts have noted that online threats, even when they appear hyperbolic, must be evaluated seriously because they can escalate to real-world violence.
Pirro, a former judge and prosecutor who has been a prominent conservative voice, has not publicly commented on the alleged threats as of this writing. The U.S. Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of New York, which is handling the case, declined to provide additional comment beyond the complaint.
Kretsinger’s next court date has not yet been scheduled, according to court records. If convicted, he could face up to five years in federal prison and a fine.
Source: www.thegatewaypundit.com — https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/08/new-york-man-arrested-allegedly-threatening-put-bullet/